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BEHIND-THE-WHEELEVALUATIONS

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BEHIND-THE-WHEEL EVALUATIONS

• Observation, Measurement, and Documentation

• Types of skills evaluated

• Feedback

• Types of evaluations

• Etiquette

• Evaluation forms

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EVALUATION ELEMENTS

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EVALUATION ELEMENTS

• Observation

• Measurement

• Documentation

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EVALUATION ELEMENTS

OBSERVE the SKILLS

• Pre Trip

• Driving Skills

• Eight-Lights

• Load/Unload

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OBSERVE the SKILLS

• Students

• Railgrade crossings

• Post trip

• Route management

EVALUATION ELEMENTS

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MEASURE the SKILLS

• Meets expectations

• Exceeds expectations

• Needs improvement

• Satisfactory

• Unsatisfactory

EVALUATION ELEMENTS

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DOCUMENT the OBSERVATION

• Rate skills based on criteria

• Provide feedback

EVALUATION ELEMENTS

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PROVIDE FEEDBACK

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PROVIDE FEEDBACK

Know your

district’s requirements

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GUIDELINES:

• Use factual statements

• Acknowledge

• Be conservative

• Word carefully

• Be explicit - Be honest

PROVIDE FEEDBACK

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STATEMENTS to AVOID:

• “I” statements

• Superlatives

• Surprising Information

• Exaggerations

PROVIDE FEEDBACK

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• Training

• Pre-Hire

• Probation

• Annual

• Post Accident/Skill Review

TYPES OF EVALUATIONS

TrainingPost Accident

Skill Review

Pre-Hire

Probation

Annual

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• Assure the driver

• Share criteria

• Observe skills

• Don’t distract

EVALUATOR ETIQUETTE

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DURING SKILL REVIEW

• Direct the driver

• Verbalize maneuvers

• Be skilled

• Be knowledgeable

• Be confident

EVALUATOR ETIQUETTE

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• Be thorough

• Make sure it works

• Involve others

EVALUATION FORMS

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SUMMARY

• Observe, Measure & Document

• Evaluate skills

• Give feedback

• Know your objectives

• Use evaluation forms properly

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1. Name the three main elements of a behind-the-wheel evaluation:

• Observation• Measurement• Documentation

EVALUATION

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EVALUATION

2. Name seven skills which can be measured through an evaluation:• Pre trip inspections• General driving skills• Eight light system- student load/ unload• Student management techniques• Railgrade crossing procedures• Post trip inspections• Route management

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EVALUATION

3. Name five types of evaluations:

• Training• Pre-hire• Probation• Annual • Post accident / skill review

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EVALUATION4. Give four examples of proper evaluator

etiquette:

• Help to succeed• Share skill criteria• Refrain from distracting• Be clear with directions• Be credible and knowledgeable• Review evaluation results• Allow for driver feedback

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• Discuss the evaluation form with your supervisor.

 

5. Describe the first step to take if you wish to change an evaluation form:

EVALUATION

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